Product Details
G. GIBBS, BRISTOL
A .577 PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT PRIVATE PURCHASE SERVICE-RIFLE, no visible serial number,
undated but similar in style to a pattern 1851 Minie-rifle and circa 1852, with 33 1/2in. barrel signed 'GEO. GIBBS 29 CORN STREET BRISTOL' and marked forwards of the rear-sight '577 GOVT BORE', block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, Birmingham proofs, borderline engraved lock signed 'GEORGE GIBBS', nipple protector (chain detached), walnut three-quarter stock with iron furniture, original iron ramrod and bayonet lug mounted to the muzzle, complete with a possibly period buff leather sling
Please click HERE to view Terms & Conditions.
Estimate £1,100-1,400